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P261 CFT

1997 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,638 mi
Last recorded118,638 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Honda Civic86,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 CFT
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 118,638 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Nov 2011 118,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,725 miles

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKED

BOTH MAIN BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILLS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SIDESKIRTS FITTED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AND NEARSIDE FRONT

FUEL TANK CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 96,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 80,434 miles

bottom radiator hose clip heavily corroded

centre section of exhaust heavily corroded

offside rear trailing arm bush perished and cracked

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 74,055 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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P261 CFT is a 1997 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 86,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P261 CFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Honda Civic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P261 CFT registered?

P261 CFT is a 1997 Honda Civic, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P261 CFT safe to buy?

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